"5 Best" Contest Rules

  1. You may enter as many times in as many categories as you wish.

  2. Each entrant will receive a free ForMinistry 5th anniversary T-shirt! Only one free T-shirt per church/ ministry/ website.

  3. Entrants may win one "techie pack" prize only, and will not received multiple prizes.

  4. All entries must be available for judges’ viewing online from October 25 – November 22, 2004. Entrants must supply the appropriate link to the website or page(s) which may be viewed by the judges during that time period.

  5. All entries will be evaluated by a minimum of 3 different judges.

  6. All entries in a given category will be judged by the same number of judges.

  7. Winners in each category except “Best of Show” will be based on numeric average scoring (overall score at bottom of form divided by number of judges per entry).

  8. Judges in each category will have demonstrated experience and/or expertise in relation to that category.

  9. Judges are NOT allowed to judge an entry which is:

    1. Created by an organization they are employed by, represent, or serve as consultant to.

    2. Created by a relative.

    3. Deemed by the judge or ForMinistry staff to present a conflict of interest.

  10. “Best of Show” winner will be chosen by ForMinistry. Finalists for this award will be based on judges’ recommendation.

  11. In the case of controversy, Chris Thyberg, Executive Director of ForMinistry, shall be the final arbitor on all matters. All decisions rendered are final and binding.

Judges for the ForMinistry "5 Best" contest


Tracy Apps, graphic designer www.tracyapps.org, www.thisroad.org

David Gillaspey, founder of Great Church Websites www.greatchurchwebsites.org, promoting excellence in church website design

Steve Hewitt, Editor-in-Chief, Christian Computing Magazine www.ccmag.com, a magazine helping Christians use their computers to the fullest, in print for over 15 years 

Amber Mushegan, ForMinistry.com Technical Support www.forministry.com

Chris Thyberg, Executive Director, ForMinistry.com www.forministry.com, equipping your ministry online

Nikki Wheeler, storyteller & veteran blogger www.everytomorrow.org

Contest Prizes - detailed specifications


Mug:

Stylish clear glass bistro mug with handle that holds 16 ounces of hot or cold liquid. The bistro mug has a curved design and is easy to use.

Memory Stick:

  • 128 MB USB -- 2.0 Flash Memory Pen Drive
  • USB 2.0 data transfer rate up to 480 Mbps at "High Speed"
  • USB self-powered. No external power required
  • Plug into any USB port, it looks and functions just like another hard drive.
  • Can be formatted as a Bootable Drive (need BIOS support USB bootable device)
  • Support password protection
  • Supports Windows 98SE
  • No driver needed for Windows ME/2000/XP
  • No driver needed for Mac OS 9.x and above
  • NAND flash memory used and more than 10 years data retention
  • Shock Resistant: more than 1000G
  • Dual LED indicates power and busy
  • Weight: 0.67 oz (19g)


Show Your Stuff!

Celebrate ForMinistry's 5th anniversary and enter the "5 Best" contest (hurry, contest ends Friday, Nov. 26th):

* Read the "5 Best" contest rules for details.


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